POLICE have arrested two wanted persons in separate operations in Eastern Visayas.

They were identified as Ruel Dionaldo, 39, and Ronnel Pepe, 33.

Dionaldo was arrested in Jaro, Leyte on Tuesday, January 5, 2020, by virtue of a warrant dated December 22, 2020, for serious physical injuries.

Honorable Maria Cielo Velasquez Martinez, presiding judge of Jaro Municipal Trial Court in Jaro, Leyte, recommended a bail of P18,000.

In Sta Rita, Samar, police said Pepe is facing a warrant dated November 4, 2020, for frustrated murder.

Honorable Tarcelo Sabarre, presiding judge of Regional Trial Court-Branch 30 in Basey, Samar, recommended a bail of P200,000 for Pepe’s temporary liberty.

The arrested persons were brought to their respective police stations for proper disposition prior to turnover to the courts of origin. (SunStar Philippines)